India Wins Despite Axar's Missed Hat-Trick

In India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh, spinner Axar Patel narrowly missed a hat-trick as captain Rohit Sharma dropped a catch at first slip, allowing batsman Jaker Ali to survive. Patel had dismissed Tanzid Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim on consecutive deliveries, setting up the chance for a hat-trick. Despite the missed opportunity, Patel delivered an impressive spell, finishing with 2/43 in nine overs. The dropped catch was costly, as Jaker Ali went on to score 68 runs, forming a crucial partnership with Towhid Hridoy, who scored a century. However, India still secured a victory, thanks to Shubman Gill's unbeaten century and Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul. Rohit Sharma expressed regret over the missed catch, apologizing to Patel for the error.